Theodore Adolph Meinhardt, age 83 of Cottondale, passed away Saturday, May 03, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Theodore was born May 28, 1930 in Washington D.C. to the late, Adolph and Lissette (Wagner) Meinhardt. He had been a resident of Jackson County for the past 45 years, coming from Maryland. Theodore was a farmer and in addition to his family, loved talking, carpentry and outdoor sports. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister, Clara Meinhardt. Survivors include; his wife of 62 years, Marilyn (Ely) Meinhardt of Cottondale; three sons, Theodore Kirk Meinhardt and wife Catherine of Auburn, Alabama, Richard Adam Meinhardt and wife Sondra of Powell Point, North Carolina, Andrew Lewis Meinhardt and wife Lillie of Crawfordville, Fla; one step son, Robert Owens and wife Carol of Annandale, Virginia; three daughters, Lisa Overdorp and husband Lewis of Pensacola, Fla., Julie Sasscer and husband Church of Cottondale, Fla. and Cristina Jackson and husband Keith of Brooksville, Fla.; 31 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Monday, May 5, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the family farm, 3209 Aycock Rd., Cottondale, Florida. Cremation will follow. Those wishing to do so may make contributions to Covenant Hospice, 4215 Kelson Ave., Suite E. Marianna, Fla., 32446 or to Emerald Coast Hospice, 1330 South Blvd. Chipley, Florida 32428.